Assistant In Nursing (Identified)

uWorkin; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Leave loading

Employer superannuation contribution

Shift allowances

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a permanent full-time Assistant in Nursing in the Alec Illin Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The role supports Registered Nurses to provide safe, high‑quality inpatient care in a secure environment, aligned with national mental health standards.

The position is identified for Indigenous applicants under the Anti-Discrimination Act. The unit offers a supportive team, ongoing education, and a pathway for professional

Qualifications

• Identified Indigenous role under Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 for Indigenous applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe, high-quality nursing care in the inpatient setting under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in professional standards and maintain clinical governance within the unit.

Job description

Summary

Exciting opportunities available now with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Health - Nursing
• Classification: Nurse Grade 1 (1)
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/TV691497
• Closing date: 29-Sep-2026
• Fortnightly salary: $2676.80 - $2931.00
• Total remuneration: $79915 up to $87504
• Job duration: Permanent Full-time (Three positions available)
• Contact person: Michelle Watson
• Contact details: [phone] Access the National Relay Service

About the work unit / facility

The Alec Illin Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit delivers effective mental health care in a safe and secure environment, achieving a balance between society's expectations of safety and consumers' rights to the least restrictive treatment option. The unit provides a secure, structured environment for rehabilitation.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $69,836 to $76,468 p.a. (Nurse Grade1, Band 1)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Shift allowances (where applicable)
• District, environmental and laundry allowances
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

The Assistant in Nursing works under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse, who acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's decision‑making framework. The key purpose of this position is to assist with the provision of safe, high quality nursing care in the inpatient setting, in accordance with established professional standards, including the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (Inc) Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nursing in Australia and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.

Please note: This is an Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Michelle Watson on [phone].

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.